Translations
Modern
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Traditional
The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying,
Literal
And the word came of YHWH to me, saying:
Latin
Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Notes
This chapter, like chapter 16, tells the history of the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Judah. It does this through an extended metaphor (a comparison that continues through many verses).
In this comparison, Samaria and Jerusalem, the capital cities, are described as two immoral women. The language is strong and direct.
This metaphor shows that their judgment was certain and deserved.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Ezekiel: Other Parables Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Idolatry: Wicked Practices of Licentiousness of Jerusalem: Catalogue of Abominations In Parables of Aholah and Aholibah Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Ezekiel Vision of Ezekiel of the Glory of God Whoredom: Figurative